Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??
04-13-2011, 02:11 PM
#101
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 155
I've tried all the rest and have settled for the best...Gingher, they are the best. They make excellent scissors as well. A pricey rotary cutter, but there is no comparison to anything else. They are expensive, but worth every penny.
Blessings,
MaryAnna[/quote]
Haven't tried the Gingher rotary cutters, I use Martelli.
Gingher used to be an excellent source for scissors, but since they moved their production facilities from Italy to Mexico they are not worth carrying out of the place you purchased them. They do not hold an edge so they do not stay sharp very long, they have to be sharpened more frequently which shortens their life tremendously.
OzarksGma
Blessings,
MaryAnna[/quote]
Haven't tried the Gingher rotary cutters, I use Martelli.
Gingher used to be an excellent source for scissors, but since they moved their production facilities from Italy to Mexico they are not worth carrying out of the place you purchased them. They do not hold an edge so they do not stay sharp very long, they have to be sharpened more frequently which shortens their life tremendously.
OzarksGma
04-13-2011, 02:25 PM
#103
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 1,370
Has anyone tried the rotary cutters from Connecting Threads? They have 2 styles from True Cut, a straight one and a "bent" one.
They also have another bent one called Ergo rotary cutter.
I see that Connecting threads is also coming out with a electric rotary blade sharpener for $65, on sale now for $52. For that price, it had better be pretty darn good!
They also have another bent one called Ergo rotary cutter.
I see that Connecting threads is also coming out with a electric rotary blade sharpener for $65, on sale now for $52. For that price, it had better be pretty darn good!
04-13-2011, 04:31 PM
#106
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Spring Lake, NJ
Posts: 2,458
using OLFA right now but when I need to purchase new, I was thinking of the new CUTTING EDGE RULERS and CUTTERS.
The ruler's edge has something built in to help keep the blades of the cutter sharp.
BUT,,,until I need new, I will continue to use the Olfa......
The ruler's edge has something built in to help keep the blades of the cutter sharp.
BUT,,,until I need new, I will continue to use the Olfa......
04-13-2011, 05:12 PM
#107
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: IL
Posts: 777
I will never use my blade sharpener again. I'm scared of it to begin with, so DH said he'd sharpen all my blades for me and before he knew it he had a deep cut on his thumb. It was bad enough for stitches, but like most men refused to get it checked. Kept splitting back open and bleeding for several days. Me sharpen after watching that? Nope! I'll just keep buying new blades.
04-13-2011, 05:29 PM
#109
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Leesburg, Florida
Posts: 817
There is a difference. Pick the cutter that fits your hand best and then buy Olfa blades. I do like the blade from Harbor Freight - they seem to last longer and are certainly cheaper. I wish they had them in 60 mm. It really is the blade that makes the difference. Don't skimp there!!!
04-13-2011, 06:32 PM
#110
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: IOWA
Posts: 6
Changing your blade in your rotary cutter is like changing your needle in your sewing machine. I don't mean to sound mean here, but it is called maintenance. Change your needle in your machine, oil your machine, and change your blades when they make you work. Happy Quilting!
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